Kusatsu eruption caused by steam: experts
The volcanic eruption near a ski resort in central Japan was caused by water coming into contact with magma, experts say...
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Hakuto to continue despite XPRIZE cancellation
Developers of Japan's first civilian lunar lander say they'll continue work despite cancellation of Google's Lunar XPRIZ...
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Miniature food artist goes for the stomach
A miniature food artist is whetting appetites in western Japan.
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Capybaras keep warm in hot bath
Capybaras at a zoo in central Japan keep themselves warm in a hot bath.
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Japan's PM Abe to attend Pyeongchang Olympic opening ceremony
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will attend the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea in ...
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Search continues after eruption in Gunma
Police and firefighters continue their search for survivors a day after Mount Kusatsu-Shirane erupted.
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Survivors speak of narrow escape in Kusatsu eruption
People injured in a volcanic eruption at the Kusatsu ski resort in central Japan speak of their close call.
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New US military copter emergency landing
Another US military helicopter has made an emergency landing in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture.
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Mountain erupts and rocks rain on skiers in Gunma
11 skiers are injured and a Self Defense-Forces member dies as rocks rain down from an erupting mountain in Gunma Prefec...
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